Kingfisher Along the Poudre scenery I painted this partly to

I painted this partly to remind myself not to miss the fall aspens there

Horsetooth Mountain is a landmark and popular hiking area just west of Fort Collins

Seven magpies gathered around a fallen tree on a Colorado hillside along the front range of the Rocky Mountains

magpies and other birds that over-winter in the Rocky Mountain region

Original: 16 x 20 inch Acrylic on Canvas by Susan E

Kingfisher Along the Poudre scenery I painted this partly toAny walk along a wild stream or river in most of North America offers the chance of seeing a Belted Kingfisher. Their presence is most often revealed by their unique chattering call, butbobservers usually get just a quick glimpse as the bird flies rapidly past. On lucky occasions, one may spot a kingfisher before it takes off, or see where it lands. This bird preys on small fish and aquatic invertebrates which it first spots from a perch above the